Tashonda Wright
Bonaire,GA
Summary
Goal-driven Training Officer driven to identify and meet diverse training demands with a high-quality and efficient program. Adept at working with leaders and building rapport with workers of all cultures. Ready to leverage 11 years of experience to take on a challenging position with Georgia Department of Corrections.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Captain
Central State Prison
Macon, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Promoted a culture of professionalism among staff members through consistent communication and leadership.
- Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased efficiency by delegating tasks to appropriate personnel.
- Upheld high ethical standards within the correctional facility by addressing misconduct promptly and transparently.
- Monitored and supervised inmate activities, ensuring adherence to established rules and regulations.
- Conducted performance evaluations for subordinate officers, providing constructive feedback and guidance for career development.
- Enhanced facility security by implementing strict protocols and thorough inspections.
- Coordinated successful responses to emergencies by developing detailed contingency plans in collaboration with other departments.
- Improved staff retention with comprehensive training programs and mentorship initiatives.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Handled inmate counts.
- Supervised over 40 employees and performance of tasks and managed 1153 offenders.
Lieutenant
Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison
Jackson, GA
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- ID room supervisor
- Adjunct Training Instructor
Sergeant
Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison
Jackson, GA
07.2016 - 05.2020
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Manage offender property.
- Perform fire safety inspections.
Correctional Officer
Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison
Jackson, GA
02.2012 - 07.2016
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Education
GED -
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA05.2001
Skills
- Class Design
- Lesson Development
- Lesson Planning
- Employee Mentoring
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Staff Discipline
- Emergency Response
- Report Preparation
- Team Building
- Customer Service
Certification
- Supervision I II III Georgia Department of Corrections 5/11/ 2018
- Fire Inspector, Georgia Department of Corrections 4/18/19
- Field Training Officer, Georgia Department of Corrections 10/11/19
- POST IT, Georgia Department of Corrections 5/14/21
- Adjunct Instructor, Georgia Department of Corrections GDCP 6/2021
- First Aid, CPR, AED Instructor AHA/Georgia Department of Corrections 4/19/22
- Sexual Assault Response Team, Georgia Department of Corrections 7/13/22
- Senior POST IT Instructor, Georgia Department of Corrections - 11/1/22
- Management I, II and III - (4/2025)
Timeline
Correctional Captain
Central State Prison
10.2023 - Current
Lieutenant
Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison
05.2020 - 10.2023
Sergeant
Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison
07.2016 - 05.2020
Correctional Officer
Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison
02.2012 - 07.2016
GED -
Central Georgia Technical College